Bring It Home Fest

A series of social events, music contests, and musician workshops that span over two weeks lead up to one big music event, called Bring It Home Fest, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Featuring Tank and the Bangas, Gill Landry, Marc Broussard, and a special reunion Ashes of Babylon performance, this festival day is sure to be a good time. $55 for credentials to all events plus the Saturday concert. bringithomefest.com.